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Israeli settlers have stormed the Palestinian village of Madama in the West Bank, throwing stones at and injuring a young girl, amid repeated attacks.
Baha Al-Halabi, a reporter for Syria TV, was reportedly shot in an assassination attempt in Al-Bab.
Saudi's MbS says Gulf states sign 'solidarity deal'
This news of a 'solidarity' comes as Gulf countries gather in Saudi Arabia for GCC Summit talks.
Gulf delegations arrive at GCC summit in Saudi Arabia
All six GCC delegations have arrived at Saudi Arabia's al-Ula to commence the 41st summit, which will mark the end of the three-year ...
Oman's sultan, Bahraini king to skip GCC summit
Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa will ...
Netanyahu 'to court Palestinian vote' in latest re-election bid
Israel's prime minister hopes to win two seats and snatch support from the Palestinian-majority Joint List.
Palestine in 2020: Reflections on a turbulent year
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw the further erosion of Palestinian rights.
17-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in Jerusalem
The shooting incident took place in occupied East Jerusalem.
Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks
Palestinian foreign minister called on Israel to return to talks based on a two-state solution, saying the Palestinian Authority is ready to ...
Palestinian president meets Qatari emir in Doha
Palestine's Mahmoud Abbas met with the Qatari emir in the capital Doha on Saturday, amid increasing Arab normalisation deals with ...
Iraq passes law that 'equates' Palestinian refugees with Iraqis
Iraq has passed a law that grants more rights to Palestinian refugees who have lived in the war-torn country for more than ten years.
Abuse of football star Shikabala highlights Egypt's anti-black racism
In-depth: Videos by rival fans mocking black Zamalek footballer Mahmoud Abdelrazek, commonly known as Shikabala, have highlighted the ...
Senior Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi 'resigns from PLO committee'
Sources who spoke to The New Arab's Arabic-language service said it was unclear whether PA President Mahmoud Abbas had accepted Dr ...
PA calls for Arab support ahead of 'peace conference'
The Palestinian Authority is calling for Arab dialogue ahead of its international conference to negotiate peace with Israel.
Bahrain denies plans to import products from Israeli settlements
The Gulf state's statement was a swift response to its own minister of trade who said Manama would be open to sourcing products made in illegal ...
Jordan, Israel diplomats in rare meeting on Palestinian issue
The rare meeting came days after Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas visited Jordan.
West Bank goods to be labeled Israeli in Bahrain
Bahrain will allow Israeli goods produced in the West Bank to be labeled as 'Made in Israel'.
Palestinian Authority hopes for 'positive' US role under Biden
The Palestinian Authority and Arab League said they look forward to the new US administration under President-elect Joe Biden playing a ...
Libya teachers, parents mobilise to fix battle-scarred school
Libyan teachers and parents are using the limited means at hand to repair buildings devastated by a year-long battle for Tripoli
Qatar agrees to ten percent stake in Borsa Istanbul
Qatar and Turkey have signed a number of economic agreements.
UN finalises deal to open counter-terrorism office in Qatar
The UN and Qatar have finalised an agreement to open a counter-terrorism office in Doha.
Rights watchdog welcomes penalisation of UAE channel
Doha-based National Human Rights Council (NHRC) welcomed the decision by Ofcom, which has now penalised Abu Dhabi TV twice this month.
What to expect from Biden's Israel policy
Analysis: Biden's relationship with Israel could be tested over Iran, but the president-elect's proclivity for a paradigm shift or a reversal of ...
Palestinians say first meeting with Israeli official in months
A Palestinian minister said he spoke with an Israeli army officer, the first such meeting in six months.
Social media users have slammed the decision a 'humiliation' for the Palestinian people.
Medicine in Lebanon is going missing, as the country struggles under the weight of covid-19.
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